Candida albicans is a natural yeast that is found in almost everyone. Candidiasis is a yeast that typically begins in the digestive or genital system but may spread to other parts of the body such as the sinuses or skin. Sometimes it can happen if someone takes a lot of antibiotics. While antibiotics can destroy the bad bacteria, they also destroy the good bacteria. A disruption of the bacterial balance leaves yeast to grow and spread, resulting in a yeast infection. Some also believe that taking birth control can also be a factor.

There are over 100 possible symptoms of a Yeast Infection. Women with a vaginal yeast infection usually experience genital itching or burning, along with a thick discharge that looks like cottage cheese. Men may experience a itchy rash on the penis. Other smaller symptoms could be bloating, belching, indigestion, heartburn, nasal congestion, sinus problems, bad breath, skin rashes, and/or allergies. Your genitals may also give off the odor of bread or beer. They will actually pretty much smells like yeast! If your still not sure if you have a Yeast Infection, go see your doctor. A quick cotton swab and look through the microscope is all you’ll need to know for sure.

American spend over 2 billion dollars a year on over the counter drugs to cure this disease, that don’t treat their problem or make it even worse. When you got an infection from taking antibiotics, why would you put more in your body? All you really need is some quick lifestyle changes to cure a yeast infection, such as eating certain types of food etc etc.